Accessories LFA E

Accessories for Laser Flash Analysis
Sample Holders, Accessories and Reference Materials for LFA 447 NanoFlash®,
LFA 467 HyperFlash®, LFA 467 HT HyperFlash®, LFA 457 MicroFlash® and LFA 427
Analyzing & Testing

Introduction
Accessories for Laser Flash Analysis
The Laser Flash (LFA) method is a widely used and well established technique for
measuring thermal diffusivity. Major advantages of this technique are its high
measurement speed and its ability to be applied over a wide temperature and thermal
diffusivity range.
Recent years have seen a steady rise in the number and types of materials used in various
state-of-the-art applications. Such developments have made it increasingly important
to be knowledgeable about the thermophysical properties of these materials – especially
their thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity.
In order to arrive at determinations regarding the thermophysical properties of such

materials, special sample preparation and measurement set-up are often required.
NETZSCH accessories can open up a world of possibilities for your thermophysical

properties (TPP) needs. It is our hope that this catalogue will serve to acquaint you with
these. It provides an overview of accessories and sample holders available for the NETZSCH
LFA 447 NanoFlash®, LFA 457 MicroFlash®, LFA 467 HyperFlash® and LFA 427 systems.
If you have any questions, or if you require something specific which you cannot find in the
following tables, please simply contact us – NETZSCH welcomes the challenge of working
out a solution tailored to your application, and we are always happy to hear from you.
Powder Laminates Melts

Solids Films Pastes
Fibers
Liquids
LFA SAMPLE HOLDER
Alloys Diamonds
Composites
Inorganics Organics
Metals Ceramics Polymers
Steel
Glasses
Graphite
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LFA 447 NanoFlash®
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Sample Holders for Round and Square Samples �� 4
Sample Holders for Special Applications �� 6
LFA 467 HyperFlash®

Sample Holders for Round and Square Samples �� 8
Accessories and Spare Parts for Cooling Devices, Furnaces, Tools, Adapters �� 12

LFA 467 HT HyperFlash®
Sample Holders for Round and Square Samples and Tools �� 14
LFA 457 MicroFlash®

Sample Holders for Round and Square Samples, LN2 Refilling System�� 16
LFA 427
Sample Holders for Different Furnace Types �� 22
Spare Parts for Sample Holders / Sample Supports �� 24
Sample Holders Made of Graphite and for Special Applications�� 26

Applications:
Sample Holders for Special Applications
�� 30
Reference Materials
�� 42
Sample Preparation
�� 46
Expertise in Service
LFA 427
�� 47
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LFA 447 NanoFlash®
Sample Holders for Round and Square Samples
Many researchers worldwide have

already become convinced of the virtues
of the LFA 447 NanoFlash®. Over the
years, the application range of this easy-
to-operate flash method instrument has
been expanded by the addition of many
accessories such as sample holders and
reference materials.
The following tables are intended to

provide an overview of all of the avail-
able sample holders for liquids and
solids. A variety of sample holders for
different sample dimensions and
measurements under pressure are
included as well.
LFA 447 NanoFlash®
LFA 447 NanoFlash® – Sample Holders and Masks for Round Samples
Sample Holders Order Number Mask Order Number

Remarks
Inset Diameter Sample Holder Orifice Diameter Mask
Sample holder for large samples,

25.4 mm NIB006451 20.4 mm NIB006805
mask required
Recommended standard sample

12.7 mm NIB006452 9.8 mm NIB006806
holder, mask required
10.0 mm Sample holder requires mask NIB007038 7.8 mm NIB007593
Sample holders and mask for large round Sample holders and mask for round,
and square samples – 25.4 mm square and laminated samples – 12.7 mm
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LFA 447 NanoFlash®
Sample holders and mask for round, square and
laminated samples – 10.0 mm
Sample holders and mask for round and

square samples – 8.0 mm
LFA 447 NanoFlash® – Sample Holders and Masks for Square Samples
Sample Holders Order Number Mask Order Number

Remarks
Inset Diameter Sample Holder Orifice Diameter Mask
Sample holder for large samples,

25.4 mm NIB007418 20.4 mm NIB006805
mask required
Recommended standard sample

12.7 mm NIB007115 9.8 mm NIB006806
holder, mask required
Sample holders and mask for round

and square samples – 6 mm
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LFA 447 NanoFlash® – Sample Holders and Masks for Special Applications
Order Number Order Number

Sample Holders Remarks/Sample Dimensions
Sample Holder Mask
Customer-specified sample sizes up to a Please order next

Sample holder for
diameter of 25.4 mm. Note: Smallest practical smaller mask;
customer-specific NIB/447-SH-spc
sample size is 4 to 5 mm. Mask required; special sizes
sample size
diameter depends on sample size. on request
Including torque wrench for 60 … 260 Ncm

Pressure sample Pressure up to 5 MPa. (Use of this sample holder
6.257.1-91.1
holder requires the application of 3-layer analysis,
which is included in the LFA standard software.)
Sample holder for Sample dimension 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm;

NIB008506 NIB007593
lamellar samples mask required
Sample holder for Sample dimension 12.7 mm x 12.7 mm;

NIB008503 NIB006806
lamellar samples mask required
Sample holder set consisting of sample holder and mask,

sample dimensions of a diameter of 20 mm … 25.4 mm;
Set for in-plane thickness of max. 1 mm; mask can be ordered separately. A NIB008171
NIB000425
measurements reference sample for in-plane tests made of graphite incl. mask
(diameter of 25.4 mm x 0.6 mm, order no. NIB007657) is
available but not necessarily required.
Sample holder for low-viscosity liquids

(“PEEK“), order no. 6.256.4-92.7.00
Pressure sample holder with

torque wrench, order no. 6.257.1-91.1
Sample container made of Al, specifically for easy

preparation of waxes, order no. 6.256.4-91.6.00
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LFA 447 NanoFlash® – Special Sample Holders for Liquids
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Sample Holders Remarks/Sample Dimensions Order Number
Specifically for easy preparation of wax samples; made of

Sample container
Al 99.9 with lid; for sample holder 6.256.4-91.6.00
for liquids (“Waxes”)
with a diameter of 12.7 mm (NIB/006452); RT … 300°C.
For measurements on liquids (water, oils), pastes, resins and polymer melts up
to about 250°C; consisting of reusable stainless steel frames and 5 sets of
Sample holder
disposable parts (stainless steel, PEEK); replaceable. Sample dimensions of a 6.256.4-92.7.00
for liquids (“PEEK”)
diameter of 15 mm x 1.5 mm. Sample is applied by means of cannula via a bore
hole (diameter of 1 mm). Please see scheme of spare parts on page 28.
Spare parts for 6.265.4-92.7.00

Spare parts for
∙∙ Sample holding ring made of PEEK; sample thickness of 1.5 mm NGB812943
∙∙
the sample holder for Sample cover disk made of stainless steel 1.4301; NGB812552
liquids (“PEEK”) diameter of 18 x 0.1 mm 6.256.4-92.7.06
Locking pins made of stainless steel; diameter of 1 x 5 mm; 20 pieces
Sample pan for liquid

metals and highly Made of sapphire, pan with lid, sample support and threaded cap
6.256.4-91.7
conductive powders of stainless steel, sample dimension of a diameter of 11 mm x 1.5 mm
(“Sapphire-S”)
Spare and Wear Parts
Sample Holders Remarks Order Number
Window Made of sapphire, upper window (one of four) furnace NIB006337
Window Made of Borofl oat glass, 4” x 4”, lower furnace window NIB007077
Extractor For sample holder 2.256.2-16.0.00
Flash lamp module With Xenon flash lamp and cable 2.256.2-07.5.00
Graphite spray1) 200 ml; for sample coating GB396352
Funnel For filling LN2 in the detector NGB803463
1) Due to exisiting freight regulation, this spray must be marked as hazardous materials when shipped. Therefore, this item will be in a
separate hazardous materials shipment which will generate considerably additioanl costs.
Sample holder for lamellar samples, LFA 447 sample holder for in-plane Sample pan for liquid metals and highly
order no. NIB008506 tests, order no. NIB008171 conductive powders, order no. 6.256.4-91.7
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LFA 467 HyperFlash® – Sample Holders and Accessories
The LFA 467 HyperFlash® features a In addition to standard sample holders

sample changer for up to 16 samples for solid samples of round and square
which enables effective, high sample geometries, we also offer sample
throughput. A tray for four sample holders designed for special applica-
holders can be used for round and tions on specific materials, including:
∙
square samples. Each of the four
sample holders can carry up to four Molten polymers and
∙∙
samples with a maximum diameter of low-viscosity liquids
12.7 mm each. The sample dimensions Resins during curing
Standard sample holder, 12.7 mm diameter,
∙∙
can be round or square. For measure- Pastes and powders
order no. LFA46700A90.011-00
ments on large samples, inserts are Fibers
available which can accommodate a Laminates
sample diameter of up to 25.4 mm.
Depending on the sample’s properties,
its thickness can vary between
0.01 mm and 6 mm.

order no. LFA46700A90.012-00

order no. LFA46700A90.013-00

order no. LFA46700A90.014-00
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Standard sample holder, 25.4 mm diameter, Standard sample holder, 12.7 mm diameter, Standard sample holder, 10.0 mm diameter,
order no. LFA46700A90.021-00 order no. LFA46700A90.022-00 order no. LFA46700A90.023-00

Standard sample holder, 6.00 mm diameter, Standard sample holder, 8.00 mm diameter, Standard sample holder with masks
order no. LFA46700A90.025-00 order no. LFA46700A90.024-00
LFA 467 HyperFlash® – Standard Sample Holder Set for Round Samples
Order Number Component Part

Sample Holders Order Number
Remarks
Inset Diameter Sample Holder Sample Holder Cover Disk* Mask**
LFA46700A90.011-00 NGB815891
12.7 mm For 4 samples, incl. 4 cover disks NGB814357 NGB814394
LFA46700A90.011-00 (optional)
NGB815890
10.0 mm For 4 samples, incl. 4 cover disks LFA46700A90.012-00 NGB814358 NGB814406
(optional)
For 4 samples incl. 4 cover disks

8.0 mm LFA46700A90.013-00 NGB814359 NGB814407 NGB814386
and 4 masks

and 4 masks
NGB815889
25.4 mm For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk LFA46700A90.021-00 NGB814361 NGB814403
(optional)
NGB815891
(optional)
NGB815890
(optional)
For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk

and mask

and mask
* Cover disk covers vacant sample positions in the sample holder

** Mask is required only for instruments without ZoomOptics
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Standard sample holder, 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm, Standard sample holder, 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm, Standard sample holder, 6.0 mm x 6.0 mm,
order no. LFA46700A90.031-00 order no. LFA46700A90.032-00 order no. LFA46700A90.033-00
Standard sample holder, 25.4 mm x 25.4 mm, order no. LFA46700A90.041-00 Standard sample holder, 12.7 mm x 12.7 mm,
order no. LFA46700A90.042-00
LFA 467 HyperFlash® – Standard Sample Holder Set for Square Samples
Order Number Order Number Component Part

Sample Holders
Remarks
Inset Diameter Sample Holder Sample Holder Cover Disk* Mask**
NGB815890
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm For 4 samples, incl. 4 cover disks LFA46700A90.031-00 NGB814366 NGB814410
(optional)
For 4 samples, incl. 4 cover disks

8.0 mm x 8.0 mm LFA46700A90.032-00 NGB814367 NGB814411 NGB814386
and 4 masks

and 4 masks
NGB815889
25.4 mm x 25.4 mm For 1 samples incl. 1 cover disks LFA46700A90.041-00 NGB814369 NGB814412
(optional)
NGB815891
12.7 mm x 12.7 mm For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk LFA46700A90.042-00 NGB814370 NGB814413
(optional)
NGB815890
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk LFA46700A90.043-00 NGB814371 NGB814410
(optional)
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk LFA46700A90.044-00 NGB814372 NGB814411 NGB814386

and mask

Standard sample holder, 10.0 mm x 10.0 Standard sample holder, 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm, Standard sample holder, 6.0 mm x 6.0 mm,
mm,order no. LFA46700A90.043-00 order no. LFA46700A90.044-00 order no. LFA46700A90.045-00
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LFA 467 HyperFlash® – Standard Sample Holders for Special Applications: Liquids
Special Sample
Remarks Order Number
Holders
For liquids (“Waxes”)

Specifically for easy preparation of wax samples; made
Sample container 6.256.4-91.6.00
of Al 99.9 with lid; for sample holder; RT ... 300°C.
Adapter for container is required order no. NGB814378
For water, oils and fluid resins; can be used up to approx. 250°C;
Sample holder for consisting of reusable stainless steel frames and 5 sets of disposable
low-viscous liquids parts; replaceable. Sample dimensions of a diameter of 15 x 1.5 mm. 6.256.4-92.7.00
(“PEEK”) Sample application by means of cannula via borehole, diameter 1 mm.

requires LFA46700A90.021-00.
Sample support and threded cap of stainless steel with sample pan
Sample holder for
and lid of sapphire; especially for liquid metallic and powdery samples,
liquid metallic samples 6.256.4-92.9.00
diameter of 11 mm x 1.5 mm; requires LFA46700A90.021-00
(“Sapphire-S”)
(sample holder for round samples, diameter 25.4 mm)
Spare parts for the

Sapphire sample pan GB396990
sample holder
Sapphire lid GB393991
(“Sapphire-S”)
Sample holder for liquids „Sapphire-S“, Sample holder for liquids “PEEK”,
order no. 6.256.4-92.9.00 order no. 6.256.4-92.7.00
Sample container made of Al, specifically for easy Sample holder for thick samples,
preparation of waxes, order no. 6.256.4-91.6.00 order no. LFA46700A90.086-00
LFA 467 HyperFlash® – Sample Holders for Special Appliations: Thick Samples
Round Samples, Thickness 2 mm to 6 mm
Order Number Component Part

Order Number
Diameter Remarks Sample
Sample Holder Set Cover Disk* Mask**
Holder
12.7 mm 1 cover disk, 1 mask LFA46700A90.086-00 NGB816036 NGB814394 NGB816042

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LFA 467 HyperFlash® – Sample Holders for Special Applications:
Powders, Fibers, Lamellas, Pressure, In-Plane, Thin and Highly Conductive Samples and Foils
Special Sample Holders Remarks Order Number
Sample support and threaded cap of stainless steel,

Sample holder with sample pan and lid of sapphire; especially for powders
for powders and liquid metallic samples diameter of 11 mm x 1.5 mm; 6.256.4-92.9.00
(“Sapphire-S”) requires LFA46700A90.021-00
Sample holder for Made of Al2O3; consisting of 2 half shells and fixing ring;
6.256.1-93.3.00
fibrous samples requires adapter NGB814697 and tool set 6.256.1-93.4.00
Adapter for sample holder 6.256.1-93.3.00 NGB814697
Tool set for sample preparation of fibers for

6.256.1-93.4.00
sample holder 6.256.1-93.3.00
The single lamellas are compressed to a total sample size of

LFA46700A90.051-00
Sample holder for 12.7 mm x 12.7 mm by means of clamping screws.
lamellar samples The single lamellas are compressed to a total sample size of
LFA46700A90.052-00
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm by means of clamping screws.
Pressure-calibrated sample holder; pressure up to 5 MPa; 3-layer

analysis; including torq wrench for 60 to 260 Ncm; max. working
Pressure sample holder 6.257.1-91.9.00
temperature 300°C; requires LFA46700A90.021-00
Component parts for Disk made of aluminum, for standard applications 6.257.1-91.1.03
pressure sample holder Disk made of sapphire NGB812117
Made of stainless steel; set for in-plane tests on highly conductive

materials (samples consisting of sample holder inset and cap;
sample dimensions of a diameter 20 mm to 25.4 mm,
Sample holder for thickness of max. 1 mm; requires LFA46700A90.021-00
(sample holder for round samples, diameter 25.4 mm) 6.257.1-91.2.00
in-plane measurements
and LFA 46700A61.020-00 (ZoomOptics)
A reference sample made of graphite
(diameter of 25.4 mm x 0.6 mm, order no. NIB007657)
is available but not necessarily required.
Sample holder for thin and

Sample thickness of max. 1 mm LFA46700A90.071-00
highly conductive samples
Sample holder for foils Sample dimensions 25.4 mm x 25.4 mm LFA46700A90.072-00
Sample holder for in-plane measurements, Sample holder for thin and highly Sample holder for thin samples and foils,
order no. 6.257.1-91.2.00 conductive samples, diameter 12.7 mm, diameter 25.4 mm,
order no. LFA46700A90.071-00 order no. LFA46700A90.072-00
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LFA 467 HyperFlash® – Tools, Adapters and LN2-Refilling System for the Infrared Detector Head
For fibrous samples; consisting of upper and lower part;

Sample preparation guiding disk, supporting ring, threaded rod, 6.256.1-93.4
knurled nut, gurb screw
Adapter for sample

For sample holder 6.256.1-93.3.00 NGB814697
holder for fibers
Adapter for sample

container for For sample holder 6.256.4-91.6.00 NGB814378
lowconductivity liquids

LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – LN2-Refilling System for the Infrared Detector Head
Device Remark Order Number
For the detector head, with flexible LN2-tubing, length 4 m,

35 liter aluminum dewar, trolley with 5 swivel wheels,
LN2-Refilling System LFA46700B60.000-00
supply voltage 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz;
for LFA 467, type LFA46700B00.000-00
Sample holder „Sapphire-S“, Sample holder for lamellar samples, Sample holder for fibrous samples,
order no. 6.256.4-92.9.00 order no. LFA46700A90.052-00 order no. 6.256.1-93.3.00
Torque wrench for pressure

sample holder, included in
order no. 6.257.1-91.9.00
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LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – Sample Holders and Accessories
The LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® offers four

individual fast-responding mini-tube
furnaces for a total of four specimens.
Each mini-tube furnace has its own

thermocouple; this design offers a homo-
geneous temperature distribution across
all samples, which is beneficial for deter-
mination of the specific heat capacity (cp).
In addition, the surrounding area is water-
cooled and the entire furnace system has
a low thermal mass. The combination of
these specific features not only guarantees
high sample throughput, but is also a
prerequisite for short measurement times.
Sample holders can be used for round and
square samples with a maximum edge
length of 10 mm (square) and diameter
of 12.7 mm (round), respectively.
LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – Standard Sample Holders
Sample Holders Order Number Order Number Component Part

Remarks
Inset Diameter Sample Holder Sample Holder Mask
12.7 mm For one round sample, incl. mask LFA46700B93.011-00 NGB816418 NGB816419
10.0 mm For one round sample, incl. mask LFA46700B93.013-00 NGB816422 NGB816421
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm For one square sample, incl. mask LFA46700B93.012-00 NGB816420 NGB816421
Sample holder, diameter 12.7 mm; Sample holder, diameter 10.0 mm; Sample holder, diameter 10 mm x 10 mm;
Order no. LFA46700B93.011-00 Order no. LFA46700B93.013-00 Order no. LFA46700B93.012-00
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LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – Sample Holder for Liquids and Powders –
Only for Use in Combination with the InSb Detector
Special Sample Holder Remarks Order Number
Sample holder for liquids Incl. a re-usable stainless steel frame and 5 disposable parts
(water, oils), pastes, resins (exchangeable, made of stainless steel, PEEK); up to 250°C; LFA46700B96.010-00
and polymer melts ("PEEK") nom. sample dimensions ø 9.5 x 1.5 mm
Sample holder for liquid and Sample support and cap made of stainless steel,
powdery metallic samples with pan and lid made of sapphire; nom. sample LFA46700B96.040-00
(“Sapphire-S”) dimensions: ø 11 x 1.5 mm, up to 500°C
Sample holder for liquid and Sample support and cap made of SiC,
powdery metallic samples with pan and lid made of sapphire; nom. sample LFA46700B96.041-00
(“Sapphire-SiC”) dimensions: ø 11 x 1.5 mm, up to max. 1250°C
Spare parts for sample

holder „Sapphire-S“ and
Sapphire lid NGB820106
“Sapphire-SiC“

LFA sample holder for liquids and powders Mounting tool, order no. NGB816070 Sample holder „PEEK“ for liquids
(order no. LFA46700B96.040-00),
here shown in the stainless steel version.
LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – Pressure Sample Holder
Pressure Sample Holder Remark Order Number
Pressure sample holder Pressure-calibrated sample holder, pressure up to 5 MPa;

LFA46700B96.020-00
for powdery samples Including torque wrench for 60 ... 260 Ncm, up to max. 300°C
LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – Lamellar Sample Holder
Lamellar Sample Holder Remark Order Number
Lamellar sample holder

Sample support for lamellar samples via clamping screws for a
for polymers and LFA46700B96.030-00
total sample size of 10 mm x 10 mm, up to max. 600°C
fiber-reinforced plastics
LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – Tool
Tool Remark Order Number
Mounting tool for

For furnace LFA46700B32.000-00 NGB816070
furnace window
LFA 467 HT HyperFlash® – LN2-Refilling System for the Infrared Detector Head
For the detector head, with flexible LN2-tubing, length 4 m,

35 liter aluminum dewar, trolley with 5 swivel wheels,
LN2-Refilling System LFA46700B60.000-00
supply voltage 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz;
for LFA 467, type LFA46700B00.000-00
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LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Sample Holders and Accessories
A great variety of sample holders accommodating different

sample dimensions is available for the state-of-the-art LFA
457 Micro-Flash®. Sample holders for special applications –
such as measurements on liquids, powders, and laminates,
or for in-plane tests – also form part of our range of LFA
accessories. The following tables are intended to provide an
overview of all of the available sample holders, including
those for special applications.
LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Complete Sample Holder Sets

(Inset and Cap) and Spare Parts
Sample Holder Sets Remarks Order Number
For 3 samples, consisting of base plate

(SiC), 3 sample holder insets made
Set for 3 samples of Al2TiO5*, for sample sizes of a 6.257.1-90.1.00
diameter of 12.7 mm; 3 caps (SiC)
and 3 sealing washers
Complete sample holder set for 3 samples
Base plate for 3 Made of SiC, for samples
NGB803741
sample of a diameter of 12.7 mm
Made of SiC, for samle holders

Sealing washer NGB803807
of a dimater of 12.7 mm
For 1 sample, consisting of base plate

Set for 1 sample (SiC), sample inset made of Al2TiO5*, for 6.257.1-90.2.00
sample sizes of a diameter of 25.4 mm
Base plate for 1 Made of SiC, for sample

NGB803735
sample of a diameter of 25.4 mm
Complete sample holder set for one large
sample (diameter of 25.4 mm)
* Al2TiO5 = aluminum titanate
LFA 457 MicroFlash® – LN2-Refilling System for the Infrared Detector Head
LN2-Refilling system for the IR detector head, with

LN2-Refilling System flexible tubing of 4 m length, 35 ltr. dewar, trolley with 6.256.4-50.0.00
5 swivel wheels, supply voltage 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
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LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Standard Sample Holder Insets
(Aluminum Titanate, Al2TiO5) and Caps (SiC) for Round Samples
Sample Holders
Sample Dimension
Sample holder for one large sample

25.4 mm 6.257.1-80.2.00
incl. cap, made of SiC
Made of SiC, including cap (recom-

12.7 mm 6.257.1-80.1.00
mended standard sample holder)
Spare and wear parts for round 10.0 mm Made of SiC, including cap 6.257.1-80.3.00
samples, diameter of 25.4 mm
8.0 mm Made of SiC, including cap 6.257.1-80.4.00
6.0 mm Made of SiC, including cap 6.257.1-80.5.00
LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Standard Sample Holder Insets

(Aluminum Titanate, Al2TiO5) and Caps (SiC) for Square Samples
Spare and wear parts for round Sample Holders

samples, diameter of 12.7 mm Remarks Order Number
Sample Dimension
10 mm x 10 mm Made of SiC, including cap 6.257.1-81.1.00
LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Spare & Wear Parts of the

Standard Sample Holders for Round and Square Samples
LFA 457 MicroFlash® sample holders for Sample Holders Material Order Number Order Number
round samples (diameter of 10.0 mm) and Sample Dimension Inset/Cap Sample Inset Cap
square ones (10 mm x 10 mm)
25.4 mm Al2TiO5/SiC NGB808221 NGB803740

10.0 mm x 10.0 mm Al2TiO5/SiC NGB808223 NGB803779

Spare and wear parts for round and
square samples, diameter of 8.0 mm 6.0 mm Al2TiO5/SiC NGB808225 NGB803809
LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Spare and Wear Parts, Spray
Part Material/Content Order Number
Sealing washer for unused

Spare and wear parts for round and SiC NGB803807
sample holder positions
square samples, diameter of 6.0 mm
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LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Sample Holders for Special Applications: Liquids
Special Sample
Holders
Specifically for easy preparation of wax samples; made of Al 99.9 with lid; for
Sample holder for
sample holder with a diameter of 12.7 mm, requires base plate 6.256.4-91.6.00
liquids (“Waxes”)
NGB803741 and sample holder NGB806935; RT … 300°C,
Sample container for

Made of Pt/Rh (90/10), for liquids and polymer melts at higher temperatures.
measurements on
The container fits into sample holders with a diameter of 12.7 mm; 6.256.4-91.5.00
non-metallic
requires base plate NGB803741 and sample support NGB806935
melts1 (“Platinum”)
For water, oils and fluid resins; can be used up to approx. 250°C;
Sample holder for consisting of reusable stainless steel frames and 5 sets of disposable parts;
low-viscosity replaceable. Sample dimensions of a diameter of 15 x 1.5 mm. Sample appli- 6.256.4-92.7.00
liquids (“PEEK”) cation by means of cannula via borehole, diameter 1 mm; requires base plate
NGB803735 and sample inset NGB808221.
Sample support and threaded cap nut made of graphite, sample pan and lid
Sample holder for made of sapphire. Especially for liquid metallic samples, diameter of 11 mm x 1.5
liquid metals mm; requires base plate NGB803735 and NGB808221; for temperatures above 6.256.1-93.2.00
(“Sapphire-C”) 300°C, an inert atmosphere is required. An infrared sensor (InSb) is required;
order no. 6.256.4-46.0.00.Not applicable in connection with MCT sensor.
Spare and wear parts Graphite centering cone GB396989

of “Saphire-C”, Graphite cap GB396988
order no. Sapphire sample pan GB396990
6.256.1-93.2.00 Sapphire lid GB396991
Sample holder for

Sample support and threaded cap made of stainless steel, with sample pan and
liquid metals and
lid from sapphire, for liquid metallic and powdery samples, diameter of 6.256.4-92.9.00
powdery samples
11 mm x 1.5 mm; requires base plate NGB803735 and sample inset NGB808221
(“Sapphire-S”)
Spare Parts for

the sample holder
Sapphire lid GB396991
(“Sapphire”)
1 Please note reactions between the container material and the SiC sample holder may occur above 900°C.
For measurements above 900°C, we recommend sample holders made of Al2O3 or Al2TiO5.
Sample holder „Platinum“, Sample holder „Waxes“,

order no. 6-256.4-91.5.00 order no. 6.256.4-91.6.00
Torque wrench for pressure sample holder, Sample holder „Sapphire-C“, Sample holder „PEEK“,
included in order no. 6.257.1-91.9.00 order no.6.2561.93.2.00 order no. 6.256.4-92.7.00
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LFA 457 MicroFlash® – Sample Holders for Special Applications:
Fibers, Lamellas, Shrinking/Crumbling Samples, Pressure, In-Plane
Special Sample
Holders
Made of SiC/Al2O3, consisting of base part (SiC), cap (SiC) and 3 sets of fiber
Sample holder for
holder rings (Al2O3). Please note: Sample preparation requires 6.257.1-93.1.00
fibrous samples
tool set 6.256.1-93.4.00; requires base plate NGB803741
Tool set For sample holder for fibrous samples 6.257.1-93.1.00 6.256.1-93.4.00
Spare and wear parts

FSiC sample support NGB803742
of sample holder for
SiC cap NGB803743
fibrous samples
Shells and fixing ring made of Al2O3 6.256.1-93.3.00
(6.257.1-93.1.00)
Made of stainless steel, set for in-plane test on highly conductive samples,
Sample holder for
consisting of sample holder inset and cap; sample dimensions of a
in-plane 6.257.1-91.2.00
diameter of 20 ... 25.4 mm, thickness of max. 1 mm;
measurements
requires base plate NGB803735 and NGB808221
Sample support and cap made of graphite to accommodate lamellar

Sample holder for samples. The individual lamellas are compressed to a total sample size
6.257.1-90.8.00
lamellar samples of 10 x 10 mm² with clamping screws (graphite). Above 300°C, an
inert atmosphere is required; requires base plate NGB803741.
Spare and wear parts

Graphite sample support GB800201
of sample holder for
Graphite cap NGB803810
lamellar samples
Graphite pressure screw GB800200
(6.257.1-90.8.00 )
Pressure-calibrated sample holder; pressure up to 5 MPa; 3-layer analysis;

Pressure
including torque wrench for 60 ...260 Ncm; maximum working 6.257.1-91.9.00
sample holder
temperature of 300°C; requires base plate NGB803735 and NGB808221
Component parts for Disk made of aluminum, for standard applications 6.257.1-91.1.03
pressure sample holder Disk made of sapphire NGB812117
Sample holder for Wire mesh made of tungsten, mesh width 2.75 mm,
samples which shrink or for sample holder made of Al2O3, diam. 12.7 mm; NGB812130

crumble upon heating requires base plate NGB803741 and sample support NGB806935
Sample holder for Grid made of Pt30%Rh, wire diam. 0.5 mm, mesh width 4 mm, for sample
samples which shrink or support made of SiC, diam. 12.7 mm, requires base plate NGB803741 and 6.257.1-94.4.01
crumble upon heating sample support NGB806935; maximum working temperature of 900°C
Sample holder for Grid made of Pt30%Rh, wire diam. 0.5 mm, mesh width 2.75 mm,
samples which shrink or for sample support made of Al2O3, diam. 12.7 mm; 6.257.1-94.4.02
crumble upon heating requires base plate NGB803741 and sample support NGB806935
Sample holder for in-plane tests, Sample holder for fibrous samples, Sample holder for lamellar samples,
order no. 6.257.1-91.2.00 order no. 6.257.1-93.1.00 order no. 6.257.1-90.8.00
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LFA 427
LFA 427 – Sample Holders and Accessories
The LFA 427 is the most versatile LFA system, for R&D as
well as for any application involving the characterization
of standard or high-performance materials in fields such
as automobile manufacturing, aeronautics, astronautics
and energy technology.
The following tables are intended to provide an overview

of all available sample holders, centering cones, caps and
special sample holders for special applications.
LFA 427
Graphite sample holder set, order no. 6.256.1-90.3.00 and Graphite/stainless steel sample holder set, order no.
6.256.6-90.3.00; sample holder will be delivered preassembled. 6.256.3-22.0.00 and 6.256.6-22.0.00; sample holder will be
delivered preassembled.
LFA 427 – Sample Holder Sets* for the different furnace types
Furnace Centering Cone/ Thermocouple Type/

Sample Holder Cover Order Number
Type Sample Diameter Pyrometer
Graphite, for pyro-

Graphite, Pyrometer (> 300°C
metrical measurements Graphite 6.256.6-24.0.00
ø 12.7 mm inert atmosphere required)
RT… 2800°C1
2800°C
Graphite, for
Graphite, W3%Re-W25%Re (> 300°C
measurements Graphite 6.256.6-26.0.00
between RT … 2000°C1
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LFA 427 – Sample Holder Sets* for the different furnace types
Furnace Centering Cone/ Thermocouple Type/

Sample Holder Cover Order Number
Type Sample Diameter Pyrometer

Graphite Graphite 6.256.6-90.3.00


Graphite** Graphite 6.256.6-21.0.00

2000°C
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC SSiC S; max. 1700°C 6.256.6-90.1.00
ø 12.7 mm
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC SSiC S; max. 1700°C 6.256.4-90.1.00
ø 12.7 mm
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC* SSiC S; max. 1700°C 6.256.6-20.0.00
ø 20.0. mm
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC* SSiC S; max. 1700°C 6.256.4-20.0.00
ø 20.0. mm
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC SSiC S 6.256.6-90.1.00
ø 12.7 mm
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC SSiC S 6.256.4-90.1.00
ø 12.7 mm
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC* SSiC S 6.256.6-20.0.00
ø 20.0. mm
Al2O3,
Al2O3/SSiC* SSiC S 6.256.4-20.0.00
1575°C and ø 20.0. mm
1300°C Graphite, W3%Re-W25%Re (> 300°C



Graphite/ Graphite, E (> 300°C inert atmosphere

Graphite 6.256.6-22.0.00
stainless steel ø 12.7 mm required); max. 400°C
Graphite/ Graphite, E (> 300°C inert atmosphere

Graphite 6.256.3-22.0.00
-120°C to stainless steel ø 12.7 mm required); max. 400°C
400°C Al2O3/SSiC/ Al2O3, E (> 300°C inert atmosphere
SSiC 6.256.6-23.0.00
LFA 427
Al2O3/SSiC/ Al2O3, E (> 300°C inert atmosphere

SSiC 6.256.3-23.0.00
* Order no. is related to instrument number; e.g., order no. 6.256.6-xxx is available for LFA 427 systems 6.256.6-11.0.00;
order no. 6.256.1-xxx and 6.256.4-xxx is available for LFA systems 6.256.4-11.00 and 6.256.3-xxx.
** Measuring part with 20-mm laser system required.
1 only for use with furnace 6.256-08.0.00
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LFA 427 – Spare Parts* for Sample Holders (Carrier Tubes and Sample Thermocouples)
Sample Holder in Use Carrier Tube with Order Number

(Furnace, Sample Sample Thermocouple Order Number
Flange Carrier Tube
Holder Type)
W3%Re-W25%Re, with two-hole
6.256.6-90.3.00
Graphite 6.256.1-21.1.00 capillary tube and thermocouple 6.256.6-21.1.00
(2000°C, graphite)
connectors, WRe fixing wire included
6.256.1-90.3.00
(2000°C, graphite)
6.256.6-90.1.00 Type S, wire ø 0.5 mm, with twohole
(1575°C/1300°C, Al2O3 6.256.1-20.1.00 capillary tube and thermocouple 6.256.6-20.1.00
Al2O3/SSiC) connectors, Pt fixing wire
6.256.6-22.0.00 Type E, wire ø 0.32 mm, with twohole
(400°C, graphite/ Graphite/stain 6-256.3-22.1.00 capillary tube and thermocouple 6.256.6-22.1.00
stainless steel) connectors, fixing wire
(400°C, graphite/ Graphite/stain 6-256.3-22.1.00 capillary tube and thermocouple 6.256.6-22.2.00
Al2O3/
(400°C, Al2O3/SSiC/ 6.256.3-23.1.00 capillary tube and thermocouple 6.256.6-22.1.00
stainless steel
Al2O3/
(400°C, Al2O3/SSiC/ 6.256.3-23.1.00 capillary tube and thermocouple 6.256.6-22.2.00
stainless steel
6.256.6-26.0.00
(2800°C, graphite)
6.256.6-24.0.00
Graphite 6.256.6-24.1.00
(2800°C, graphite)
6.256.6-21.0.00 Graphite for sample
6.256.4-21.1.00 capillary tube and thermocouple 6.256.6-21.1.00
(2000°C, graphite) holder ø 20 mm
6.256.4-21.0.00 Graphite for sample
Type S, wire ø 0.5 mm, with twohole
6.256.6-20.0.00 Al2O3 for sample
connectors, Pt fixing wire
Type S, wire ø 0.5 mm, with twohole
6.256.4-20.0.00 Al2O3 for sample
connectors, Pt fixing wire
* Order no. is related to instrument number; e.g., order no. 6.256.6-xxx is available for LFA 427 systems 6.256.6-11.0.00;
order no. 6.256.4-xxx is available for LFA systems 6.256.4-11.0.00, etc.
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Centering cones and caps for sample of 6 mm diameter; centering Centering cones and caps for sample of 12.7 mm; centering cones
cones made of Al2O3 (white) and graphite (grey); caps made of SSiC made of Al2O3 (white) and graphite (grey); caps made of SSiC (left)
(left) and graphite (right). and graphite (right).
Centering cones and caps for round and square samples (diam. of 10
mm); centering cones made of Al2O3 (white) and graphite (grey); caps
made of SSiC and graphite.
LFA 427 – Sample Supports Made of Al2O3 Centering Cone/SSiC Cap for Sample Holders
6.256.6-90.1.00, 6.256.4-90.1.00, 6.256.3-90.1.00, 6.256.1-90.1.00, 6.256.6-23.0.00,
6.256.3-23.0.00 (1575°C furnace and 400°C furnace)
Order Number Order Number Order Number

Sample Diameter
Centering Cone & Cap Single Centering Cone Single Cap
SSiC: GB396653
12.7 mm 6.256.1-91.6.00 GB396535
Al2O3: GB396537*
SiC: GB802393
10.0 mm 6.256.1-92.6.00 NGB802392
Al2O3: NGB812372*
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm 6.256.1-92.9.00 NGB803573 GB802393
8.0 mm 6.256.1-93.8.00 NGB810752 (SiC) NGB810760
6.0 mm 6.256.1-91.7.00 GB396536 GB396652
* Graphite coating required
LFA 427 – Sample Supports Made of Al2O3 Centering Cone/SSiC Cap for Sample Holders 6.256.6-20.0.00 and
6.256.4-20.0.00 (1575°C furnace and 1300°C furnace)
LFA 427

Sample Diameter
20.0 mm 6.256.4-20.2.00 NGB805022 NGB805021
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LFA 427 – Sample Supports Made of Graphite (Centering Cones and Caps) for
Sample Holders 6.256.6-24.0.00 (Highest Temperature Furnace)

Sample Diameter
12.7 mm 6.256.4-21.3.00 NGB810531 NGB810532
10.0 mm 6.256.4-21.4.00 NGB812143 NGB812144
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm 6.256.4-21.5.00 NGB812145 NGB812144
6.0 mm 6.256.4-21.6.00 NGB812146 NGB812147
LFA 427 – Sample Supports Made of Graphite* (Centering Cones and Caps) for Sample Holders 6.256.6-90.3.00,
6.256.1-90.3.00, 6.256.6-22.0.00, 6.256.3-22.0.00, 6.256.6-26.0.00 (Furnaces 400°C … 2000°C)

Sample Diameter
12.7 mm 6.256.1-91.1.00 GB396544 GB396545
10.0 mm 6.256.1-92.8.00 NGB802558 NGB811013
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm 6.256.1-91.8.00 GB396992 GB802393
6.0 mm 6.256.1-91.2.00 GB396855 GB396854
* Using sample holders made of graphite requires thermocouple W3%Re-W25%Re, order no. 6.256.1-21.1.00 or 6.256.6-21.1.00
LFA 427 – Sample Supports Made of Graphite* for Sample Holders 6.256.6-21.0.00 and
6.256.4-21.0.00 (Furnaces 1575°C and 1300°C)

Sample Diameter
20.0 mm 6.256.4-21.2.00 NGB810529 NGB810530
12.7 mm 6.256.4-21.3.00 NGB810531 NGB810532
10.0 mm 6.256.4-21.4.00 NGB812143 NGB812144
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm 6.256.4-21.5.00 NGB812145 NGB812144
6.0 mm 6.256.4-21.6.00 NGB812146 NGB812147
* Using sample holders made of graphite requires thermocouple W3%Re-W25%Re, order no. 6.256.1-21.1.00 or 6.256.6-21.1.00
Sample support and cap made of graphite LFA 427 sample holder for in-plane tests,
order no. 6.257.1-91.2.00
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LFA 427 – Sample Holders for Special Applications: Fibers, Shrinking/Crumbling Samples, Pressure, In-Plane
for Sample Holders 6.256.6-90.1.00, 6.256.4-90.1.00, 6.256.1-90.1.00, 6.256.6-23.0.00, 6.256.3-23.0.00
(Furnaces: 1575°C, 1300°C, 400°C Furnace)
Made of Al2O3, consisting of two half-shells and fixing ring. 6.256.1-93.3.00

Sample holder for fibrous samples
Please note: Sample preparation requires tool set 6.256.1-93.4.00
Made of graphite, consisting of two half-shells and fixing ring. 6.256.1-93.6.00

Sample holder for fibrous samples
Please note: Sample preparation requires tool set 6.256.1-93.4.00
Made of stainless steel, set for in-plane test on highly conductive 6.257.1-91.2.00
Sample holder for in-plane
samples, consisting of sample holder inset and cap; sample
measurements
dimensions of diam. 20 ... 25.4 mm, thickness of max. 1 mm
Pressure-calibrated sample holder; pressure up to 5 MPa; 6.256.4-92.8.00

Pressure sample holder 3-layer analysis; including torque wrench for 60 ...260 Ncm;
maximum working temperature of 300°C
Disk made of Al For pressure sample holder 6.256.6-92.8.00 6.257.1-91.1.03
Disk made of sapphire For pressure sample holder 6.256-92.8.00 NGB812117
Sample holder for samples which Wire mesh made of tungsten, mesh width 4 mm, for sample NGB812129
shrink or crumble upon heating holder made of SiC, ø 12.7 mm order no. NGB803738
Sample holder for samples which Wire mesh made of tungsten, mesh width 2.75 mm, NGB812130
shrink or crumble upon heating for sample holder made of Al2O3, ø 12.7 mm
Grid made of Pt30%Rh, ø 0.5 mm, mesh width 4 mm, for 6.257.1-94.4.01
Sample holder for samples which
sample support made of SiC, ø 12.7 mm, order no. NGB803738;
shrink or crumble upon heating
maximum working temperature of 900°C
Sample holder for samples which Grid made of Pt30%Rh, ø 0.5mm, mesh width 2.75 mm, 6.257.1-94.4.02
shrink or crumble upon heating for sample support made of Al2O3, ø 12.7 mm
LFA 427
Sample holder for fibrous samples made of graphite, Torque wrench included in pressure sample holder set,
order no. 6.256.1-93.6.00, but also available in Al2O3, order no. 6.256.4-92.8.00
order no. 6.256.1-93.3.00.
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LFA 427 – Sample Holders for Special Applications: Liquids for Sample Holders 6.256.6-90.1.00, 6.256.4-90.1.00,
6.256.1-90.1.00, 6.256.6-23.0.00, 6.256.3-23.0.00 (Furnaces: 1575°C, 1300°C, 400°C Furnace)
Specifically for easy preparation of wax samples, made of Aluminum

(99.9)/stainless steel, for tests around room temperature to 300°C. The 6.256.4-91.6.00
liquids (“Waxes”)
container fits into sample holders with a diameter of 12.7 mm.
Sample container for Sample container for testing samples in the liquid state.
measurements on liquids Sample pan and lid made of PtRh 90/10, centering ring made of Al2O3, 6.256.1-93.5.00
(“Slags”) guiding sleeve made of Al2O3.

Made of Pt/Rh (90/10), for liquids and polymer melts at higher
measurements on
temperatures. The container fits into sample 6.256.4-91.5.00
non-metallic melts1)
holders with a diameter of 12.7 mm.
(“Platinum”)
Sample holder for liquid Sample support and threaded cap made of stainless steel, sample pan
metals and powdery and lid made of sapphire, for measurements up to 500°C. Especially 6.256.4-92.9.00
samples (“Sapphire-S”) for liquid metallic and powdery samples, diameter of 11 mm x 1.5 mm.
1) Please note that reactions between the container and the SiC sample holder may occur above 900°C.
LFA 427 – Sample Holders for Special Applications: Fibers, Lamellas, Pressure, In-Plane for Sample Holders
6.256.6-90.3.00, 6.256.1-90.3.00, 6.256.6-22.0.00, 6.256.3-22.0.00, 6.256.6-26.0.00 (Furnaces 400°C … 2000°C)
Special Sample Holders/

Containers
Sample holder for Made of graphite, consisting of two half-shells and fixing ring.
6.256.1-93.6.00
fibrous samples Please note: Sample preparation requires tool set 6.256.1-93.4.00
Sample support and cap made of graphite. The single lamellas are com-
Sample holder for
pressed to a total size of 10 mm x 10 mm by using clamping screws 6.256.1-91.9.00
lamellar samples
made of graphite. Above 300°C, an inert atmosphere is required.
Made of stainless steel, set for in-plane test on highly conductive

Sample holder samples, consisting of sample holder inset and cap; sample dimensions
for in-plane of diam. 20 ... 25.4 mm, thickness of max. 1 mm. A reference sample 6.257.1-91.2.00
measurements made of graphite (diameter of 25.4 mm x 0.6 mm,
order no. NIB007657) is available but not necessarily required.
Pressure-calibrated sample holder; pressure up to 15 MPa;

Pressure
3-layer analysis; including torque wrench for 60 ...260 Ncm; 6.256.4-92.8.00
sample holder
maximum working temperature 300°C
Disk made of Al For pressure sample holder 6.256.6-92.8.00 6.257.1-91.1.03
Disk made of sapphire For pressure sample holder 6.256-92.8.00 NGB812117
Sample container „Waxes“, Sample container „Slags“, Sample holder “Platinum“,

order no. 6.256.4-91.6.00 order no. 6.256.1-93.5.00 order no. 6.256.4-91.5
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LFA 427 – Sample Holders for Special Applications: Liquids for Sample Holders 6.256.6-90.3.00, 6.256.1-90.3.00,
6.256.6-22.0.00, 6.256.3-22.0.00, 6.256.6-26.0.00 (Furnaces 400°C … 2000°C)
Special Sample Holders/

Containers
Specifically for easy preparation of wax samples, made of aluminum

Sample container
(99.9)/stainless steel, for tests around room temperature to 300°C. 6.256.4-91.6.00
for liquids (“Waxes”)
The container fits into sample holders with diameter of 12.7 mm.

Made of Pt/Rh (90/10), for liquids and polymer melts at higher
measurements on
temperatures. The container fits into sample holders 6.256.4-91.5.00
non-metallic melts1)
with a diameter of 12.7 mm.
(“Platinum”)
Sample holder for liquid Sample support and threaded cap made of stainless steel, sample pan
metals and powdery and lid made of sapphire, for measurements up to 500°C. Especially for 6.256.4-92.9.00
samples (”Sapphire-S”) liquid metallic and powdery samples, diameter of 11 mm x 1.5 mm.
Spare Parts for the sample Sapphire sample pan GB396990

holder (“Sapphire”) Sapphire lid GB393991
Sample holder for liquid

Sample support and threaded cap made of graphite, sample pan and
metals
lid made of sapphire. Especially for liquid metallic samples, diameter of 6.256.1-93.2.00
(“Sapphire-C”)
11 mm x 1.5 mm. Above 300°C, an inert atmosphere is required.
∙∙ Centering cone
Cap
Made of graphite
Made of graphite
GB396989
GB396988
∙∙ Sample crucible
Lid
Made of sapphire
Made of sapphire
GB396990
GB396991
1) Please note that reactions between the container and the SiC sample holder may occur above 900°C.
LFA 427 – LN2-Refilling System for the Infrared Detector Head
Device Remarks Order Number
LN2-Refilling system for the Infrared detector head, with flexible

LN2-Refilling System LN2-tubing, length 4 m, 35 ltr. Al dewar, trolley with 6.256.4-50.0.00
5 swivel wheels, supply voltage 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
LFA 427
Pressure sample holder with torque wrench, Sample holder “Sapphire-C“,

order no. 6.256.4-92.8.00 order no. 6.256.1-93.2.00
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Applications
Sample Holder for Low-Viscosity Liquids (“PEEK”)
For LFA measurements, a defined The sample holder consists of two The sample holder can thus also be
sample thickness is required. The metal plates with orifices, sepa-rated filled with a highly viscous liquid
thermal diffusivity (a) is proportional by a PEEK ring of a well-defined thick- without risking the formation of
to the square of the sample thickness ness. Between each of the orifice plat- a blowhole.
(d): a ~ d². This means that high es and the central distancing ring, a
precision is necessary in order to thin solid sheet metal plate is inserted. Once the sample holder is completely
obtain the exact thickness value, filled, the two ports are closed. Follow-
especially for thin samples or films of This sample holder setup creates ing the LFA tests, the system can be
less than 600 μm in thickness. a tight volume with well-defined disassembled and the cured resin disk
internal dimensions. can be removed for final inspection or
The heat flow through the outer for further analysis. The stainless steel
container walls in axial direction can The liquid sample is measured within plates and the PEEK ring can be easily
also be critical for sample holders for the polymer (PEEK) ring, between the exchanged.
liquids, pastes and powders. two stainless stee plates. The parts are
fixated between the two metal plates
Furthermore, measurements on with orifices: a carrier ring and a cover
polymer melts and resins during curing plate made of stainless steel. A filling
can destroy the entire sample holder if port in the PEEK ring allows for in-
the walls on the crucible and alu- jection of the liquid after all of the
minum lid are too thin. parts have been assembled.
cover plate
In order to handle the critical issues A second port allows the gas to escape
upper sample
mentioned, a sample holder for the system during the filling process.
cover disk
low-viscosity liquids such as water, oils
sample holding
and resins (e.g., during curing) is ring, order no.
available (order no. 6.256.4-92.7.00). NGB812943
Locking pins, order
The special design – with parts made no. 6.256.4-92.7.06
of stainless steel and a PEEK ring – lower sample cover
allows for high-precision measure- disk
ments in less time at a reduced cost. carrier ring
cover disk order no. NGB812552
Container
Sheet Metal
Filing Ports
Sample Holding Ring
Sample holder for low-viscosity liquids, order no. 6.256.4-92.7.00
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Temperature / K
LFA Measurements on Water 0.25
Water
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

0.25 Sample Holder No. 1
Sample Holder No. 2
In this example, multiple measurements 0.20 Water
Sample Holder No. 3
were conducted on water with the sample Sample Holder No. 1
Sample Holder No. 2
holder for low-viscosity liquids. The meas- 0.20 Sample Holder No. 3
/%
urement results are in perfect agreement
0.15
expansion
with the values typically found in liter-
/%
ature for this liquid. The differences bet-
0.15
expansion
ween the individual results, as well as the
Volumetric
difference between the average value 0.10
Literature values +/- 5%
ofthese individual results and literature
Volumetric
values, vary by less than 2.5% over the 0.10
entire temperature range. This sample Literature values +/- 5%

0.05
holder is available for all LFA devices.
0.05
0.00
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
0.00 Temperature / °C
LFA measurements
20 30 on
40water between
50 RT and
60 85°C 70 80 90
(sample thickness 1.5 mm). Temperature / °C
An Epoxy Resin During Curing

0.14
Curing at 60 °C Epoxy resin

This plot depicts the results of LFA meas- 0.14
0.12
Curing at 80 °C
Curing at 100°C
urements on an epoxy resin during curing Curing at 60 °C Epoxy resin
at 60ºC, 80ºC and 100ºC. At each temper- 0.12
Curing at 80 °C
0.10 Curing at 100°C
/ mm2/s / mm2/s
ature, a series of tests was performed for a

period of approximately 110 minutes. This
0.10
diffusivity
special temperature program was de- 0.08
signed to mimic the typical curing process

diffusivity
in a production plant. 0.08

0.06
Thermal Thermal
The tests were carried out by preheating 0.06

0.04
the sample holder setup of the instrument
to the selected temperature. The sample
0.04
was then inserted and the tests were be- 0.02
gun immediately. The results clearly show

an increase in thermal diffusivity for all 0.02
0.00
three cases. The results at 60ºC exhibit a 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
nearly constant increase over time. 0.00 Temperature / °C
At 80ºC, the thermal diffusivity increases 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
more quickly and is linear for the first 30 Temperature / °C
minutes, followed by a step in the curve.
The most rapid increase in the thermal
Typical curing process of an epoxy resin in the production plant, simulated by LFA.
diffusivity can be observed in the 100°C
measurement. Here, the thermal diffu-
sivity has a two-step character.
LFA 427
After 80 minutes, the results of all of the

tests arrived at a nearly stable plateau.
29
9 Thickness: 4.00 mm 18
10 x 10 mm
8 16
Thermal diffusivity / mm2/s
Thermal conductivity / W/(m·K)

7 14
Sample Container for Measurements on
6
Liquids (“Waxes”) 12
5 Thermal diffusivity (normal) 10

Thermal conductivity (normal)
The sample container for measurements 4 Thermal diffusivity (In-plane) 8
on liquids consists of aluminum (99.9) Thermal conductivity (In-plane)
3 6
and stainless steel parts. It is sepcifically de-
signed for easy preparation of wax 2 4
samples. It is available for the LFA 447
1 2
NanoFlash®, LFA 467 HyperFlash®,
LFA 457 MicroFlash® and LFA 427. 0 0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Temperature / °C
The sample holder allows for comfort-
able sample preparation while guaran-
teeing a defined sample thickness by
means of the special design. The con-
0.8
tainer fits into standard sample holders Sample container for liquids made
with a diameter of 12.7 mm. of Al, order no. 6.256.4-91.6.00
0.7
Green body without binder

0.6
Green body with binder
lid
0.5
0.4
0.3 ring of
stainless steel liquid sample
0.2
crucible
0.1
Aluminum
0.0 sample holder for low-viscosity liquids
250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Temperature / K
Ethylene Glycol
0.12 0.30
The primary application of ethylene Sample: Ethylene glycol Thermal diffusivity (measured)
glycol is as an engine coolant and anti- Thickness: 0.48 mm Thermal conductivity (measured)
Density: ~ 1.. g/cm3 Thermal conductivity (literature)
freeze. Due to its low freezing point, it 0.29
has also been used as a deicing fluid for
windshields and jet engines. This plot 0.11

0.28
shows the results for the thermal
diffusivity and thermal conductivity of

0.27
an ethylene glycol sample. The results
are compared with literature values for 0.10
the thermal conductivity. The uncer- 0.26

tainty of the literature values was
assumed to be 3% and is depicted as 0.25
error bars in the figure. It can be seen 0.09
that the deviations between the litera-

0.24
ture values and measurement results are
well within the uncertainty range for the
test method (approximately 5%) and 0.08 0.23
within the uncertainty range for the 20 30 40 50 60 70
literature values as well. Thermal con- Temperature / °C
dutivity increased with temperature. Thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity of an engine coolant
10 6.5
0
30 5.5
sion / %
-10
Volumetric expansion
cm3
Density change
Sample Container for Measurements on Liquids and Polymer Melts (“Platinum”)
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

For measurements on liquids and poly-
mer melts, a sample container made of
Pt/Rh has been devel-oped (order no.
6.256.4-91.5.00*).
This container fits into sample holders

with a diameter of 12.7 mm. Measure-
ments on materials such as phase change
materials (PCM) can be carried out in the
solid and liquid state, as well as in the
range where the phase change occurs. Sample container, order no. 6.256.4-91.5.00.

* Please note that reactions between the container and the SiC sample holder may
This sample holder is available for the occur above 900°C. For measurements above 900°C, we recommend sample holders
LFA 457 MicroFlash® and LFA 427. made of Al2O3 or Al2TiO5.
Paraffin – PCM
The appeal of phase change materials

(PCMs) is that they are capable of both
latent and sensible heat energy storage,
resulting in a greater heat storage
capacity per unit of volume than for
conventional materials. This plot contains
the results of LFA measurements on
paraffin from the solid into the liquid
state. In the specific heat (DSC 404 F1
Pegasus® measurement, the melting
0.25 60
enthalpy is visible as an overlapping
endother-mic effect. The specific heat Corrected Thermal Diffusivity

without the heat of fusion was deter- Apparent Specific Heat
Apparent Thermal Diffusivity 50
mined by an interpolation process. The Interpolated Specific Heat
thermal diffusivity decreases across the
Thermal diffusivity / mm²/s
entire temperature range. Above 35°C, 0.15 40 Specific heat / J/(g*K)

the values are nearly constant.
30
In the melting region, the apparent
values measured were corrected for the
influ-ence of the ongoing melting 0.05 20
Sample: Paraffin
process. pulse energies at each temper- Thickness: 0.506 mm
ature. The correction is based on tests Density (35°C): 0.757 g/cm³
10
with various well-defined pulse energies
at each temperature.
-0.05 0
LFA 427
Extrapolating the results to a pulse -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50

energy of 0 allows the thermal diffusivity Temperature / °C
to be calculated without the influence of

melting/solidification. LFA and DSC measurement into the melting range of paraffin
1.0 4 1.5
Sample: Panel glass
Thickness: 4.397 mm
0.9
0.8
3
31
W/(m·K)
0.7
mm²/s
1.0
g·K)
Sample Holder for Slags
For the temperature range above the
softening point of a material such as
glass, a special sample holder made of
0.25 60
platinum for slags and pastes is avail-
able (order no. 6.256.1-93.5.00). This Corrected Thermal Diffusivity
Apparent Specific Heat
sample holder set consists of a sample Apparent Thermal Diffusivity 50
Interpolated Specific Heat
pan and lid made of PtRh (90/10), and
a centering ring and a guide sleeve
0.15 40
Specific heat / J/(g*K)

both made of Al2O3. This sample
holder is available for the LFA 427.
30
Sample holder for liquid slags (LFA 427), order no. 6.256.1-93.5
0.05 20
Sample: Paraffin
Thickness: 0.506 mm
Density (35°C): 0.757 g/cm³
10
-0.05 0
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Thermophysical Properties of
Temperature / °C
a CRT Glass Panel
1.0 4 1.5 A graphite coating was necessary to

Sample: Panel glass
Thickness: 4.397 mm achieve a homogeneous entry of
0.9
energy on the front side and a
0.8 homogeneous release of energy from
3 the back side of the glass sample. A
Thermal conductivity/ W/(m·K)
0.7
radiation model was used in order to
1.0
Specific heat / J(g·K)
0.6 take the radiation heat transfer within

the glass sample into consideration.
0.5 2
The specific heat and thermal diffu-

0.4
0.5
sivity exhibit a step above the temper-
0.3 ature of 500°C. The thermal conduc-
1 tivity increases continously. This is
0.2
typical for a glass transition and
0.1 demonstrates the good agreement
between measurements taken with
0.0 0 0.0
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 two different devices (LFA 427 and
Temperature / °C DSC 404 F1 Pegasus®).
This example clearly demonstrates

LFA 427 and DSC 404 F1 Pegasus® measurements on a CRT panel glass
that the LFA 427 can analyze samples
with undefined dimensions (above the
60 250 5 softening point) and samples with a
Thermal diffusivity Sample: MgAI Alloy
Thermal conductivity Thickness (25°C): 1.440 mm high degree of transparency at high
50
Specific heat Diameter (25°C): 10.47 temperatures without any problems.
a (T) 200
40 4
ductivity / W/(m·K)
30 150
usivity / mm²/s
Liquid phase
c heat / J(g·K)
32 20 3
λ (T) Solid phase 100
10
30
Thermal diffu
Specific he
0.05 20
Sample: Paraffin
Sample Holder for Liquid Metals (“Sapphire-C”) Thickness: 0.506 mm
Density (35°C): 0.757 g/cm³
10
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Cap
The characterization of liquids, The sample holder can be used for the
-0.05 Sample lid 0
pastes and melts is becoming in- LFA 427 and LFA 457 MicroFlash®
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
creasingly important in state-of-the- systems. The sapphire parts which are Sample
Temperature / °C
crucible
art industrial applications. For meas- in direct contact with the sample can
urements on metals in the solid and be used for the LFA 447 NanoFlash®.
Sample
liquid region, a specific sample holder support
1.0 4 1.5
is available (order no. 6.256.1-93.2.00). Sample: Panel glass
The special design of this sample 0.9
Thickness: 4.397 mm
holder makes any multi-layer analysis

of the measurement unnecessary. 0.8 Carrier Sample
3
tube thermo-

Thermal diffusivity / mm²/s 0.7
couple
1.0

0.6
0.5 2
0.4
0.5
0.3
1
0.2
Sample installed
0.1
The set up of the sample holder for liquid
0.0
metals requires no multi-layer analysis
0
of
0.0
0 300 600 900the test1200
results. 1500 1800
Temperature / °C
Magnesium Aluminum Alloy
In this plot, the measurement results 60

250 5
for the thermophysical properties of a 50
Thermal conductivity Thickness (25°C): 1.440 mm
Specific heat Diameter (25°C): 10.47
magnesium aluminum alloy are 200
a (T)
presented. The LFA measurements 40 4
were carried out using the sample

30 150
holder for liquid metals. The sapphire
Liquid phase

container ensures that the dimensions 20 3
of the liquid remain defined. λ (T) Solid phase 100
10
The thermal diffusivity and thermal 0 10 2

conductivity exhibit a nearly linear
decrease above room temperature.
cp (T)
A typical step in the thermal diffu- 0
1
sivity/ conductivity was detected for
the phase transition (solid/liquid)
above 550°C. The reason is the
0
dissolution of the lattice structure
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
during the phase transition, resulting
Temperature / °C
in a reduced electronic heat transfer.
LFA 427
LFA 457 Microflash® measurement on an MgAl alloy between room

The example clearly demonstrates that temperature and 850°C. During melting, the thermophysical properties
the LFA method can easily analyze 80 drastically change. The specific heat was determined
AI foil (d = 17 µm)
liquid metals. with the DSC 404 F1 Pegasus®.
70
60
MoCu foil (d = 123 µm)
iffusivity / mm²/s
50 Cross check with

laminate Sample Holder
33
40
LFA In-plane Sample Holder
Thickness: 4.397 mm
0.9
0.8
3

Sample Holder for In-Plane Measurements on Thin, Highly Conductive Materials
0.7

1.0

0.6
0.5 energy output 2

The sample holder for in-plane meas-
urements ensures uncomplicated 0.4
sample preparation. It can be used for 0.5

0.3
materials with high thermal conduc- mask
1
tivity (e.g., metals, ceramics, graphite, 0.2
etc.) and for thin samples with a thick-

0.1
ness of less than 1 mm. The set comes sample
vertical direction
with an inset and cap made of stainless 0.0 0 0.0
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800
steel. The sample dimensions can vary Temperature / °C
in diameter from 20 mm to 25.4 mm.
sample holder
plate
It is available for:
∙
horizontal energy input
LFA 447 NanoFlash® 60
direction 250 5
(in-plate)
∙
order no. NIB008171 Thermal conductivity Thickness (25°C): 1.440 mm
50
LFA 457 MicroFlash®, Specific heat Diameter (25°C): 10.47
Heat flow adirections
(T) using the in-plane sample holder. The special set-up of200
the
LFA467 HyperFlash®, LFA 427 in-plane
40 sample holder eliminates the typical measurement limitations caused by 4
order no. 6.257.1-91.2.00 the minimum sample thickness.

30 150
Liquid phase

20 3
λ (T) Solid phase 100
10
Thin, Highly Conductive Samples – Metal

0
Films 10 2
c (T) 0
Metal foils are essential for a broad The accuracy
p
of the results obtained The deviation between the results is
1
range of applications in industries such was verified with further LFA measure- less than 3%. This example clearly de-
as packaging and electronics. They can ments using the sample holder for monstrates that metal foils with a high
be used as electrical contacts in elec- lamellar. For this purpose, the samples thermal conductivity can be easily ana-
0
tronic devices or heat sinks, and as were sliced
0 into
100 strips
200 2 mm
300 thick
400 and
500 lyzed700
600
with the
800
LFA 447 NanoFlash® –
900
base plates in automotive and high- rotated 90°. For the measurement, the / °Ceven if they are only a few microns thick.
Temperature
power electronics. In applications such same direction was adjusted.
as these, special thermophysical prop-
erties such as high thermal conduc-
80
tivity and low thermal expansion are AI foil (d = 17 µm)
required. This plot shows LFA measure-
70
ments on two thin metal foils. Using
the in-plane sample holder, the ther-
60
mal diffusivity was determined in the MoCu foil (d = 123 µm)
horizontal film direction. The special
50 Cross check with

set-up of the in-plane sample holder laminate Sample Holder
eliminates the typical measurement
limitations caused by the minimum 40
sample thickness. for thin metal films (< 1 mm)
30
Properties in plate / radial direction
Both metal foils exhibit typical de- No thickness limitations
creasing thermal diffusivity values 20 Easy to use
with increasing temperature.

10
0
0 100 200 300
Temperature / °C
LFA 447 Nanoflash®: In-plane measurements on thin aluminum and

MoCu metal foils
1.4
34
1.2 Ambient pressure Max. pressure
a (T) 200
40 4

30 150

Liquid phase

Pressure Sample Holder 20
λ (T)
3
Solid phase 100
10
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Due to the special structure of fibrous The pressure
0 sample holder set is 10 2
materials, their thermophysical available for: fixing screw
∙
properties are dependent not only cp (T)
upper
support 0
ontemperature but on pressure as LFA 447 NanoFlash® plate 1
∙
well. NETZSCH therefore developed a order no. 6.257.1-91.1 tighten loosen
sample
special pressure sample holder which LFA 457 MicroFlash®, lower
allows calibrated pressures up to LFA 467 HyperFlash® support
plate 0
∙
5 MPa and measurements up to 300°C. order0no. 6.257.1-91.9.00
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
LFA 427 Temperature / °C sample holder
The sample is measured between two order no. 6.256.4-92.8.00 plate
metal plates. The measurement is evalu-

ated using the 3-layer model which is Individual components of the pressure
80 sample holder
integrated into the software. This AI foil (d = 17 µm)
sample holder set comes with a torque
70
wrench for 60 Ncm to 260 Ncm.
60
50 Cross check with

40
for thin metal films (< 1 mm)
30
Properties in plate / radial direction
No thickness limitations
20 Easy to use
Order no. 6.257.1-91.1 for LFA 447 NanoFlash®
Carbon Fiber Composite 10
0
0 100 200 300
Carbon fiber is a material with high Temperature / °C
tensile strength, high tensile modulus
and many other excellent properties.
The potential applica tions of carbon 1.4

fiber are virtually limitless. In order to
optimize this potential, it is necessary 1.2 Ambient pressure Max. pressure
to be knowledgeable about the thermo-
physical properties of the material.
1.0
This application shows the LFA
Thermal conductivity / W/mK)
measurement results on two carbon

fiber samples at room temperature as .08
a function of mechanical pressure. The
special pressure sample holder was
0.6
used. The observed behavior of the
thermal conductivity as a function of
pressure is typical for compressible 0.4
fiber structures. The dominant heat

transfer contributions (lattice struc- 0.2 Carbon fibre composite A
LFA 427
ture, gas phase, radiation, interactions) Carbon fibre composite B
and thermal contact resistances within

0.0
the fiber structure change with 0 1000 2000 3000 4000
increasing pressure.
Pressure / kPa
LFA 457 Microflash® measurements on two carbon fibers (2 mm thick)

between ambient and 4 MPa in air at room temperature.
60
35
Material: Carbon Fiber

Thermal Diffusivity

50 Cross check with
Fiber40 Sample Holder

for thin metal films (< 1 mm)
30
For measurementsProperties in platein
on fibers / radial direction Cap
No thickness limitations
the fiber
20 direction, special
Easy to use sample
holders are available for the
following
10
instruments: Fiber holder
∙ LFA 457 MicroFlash®

0
∙
(order0 no. 6.257.1-93.1.00)
100
Sample support
200 300
LFA 427 Temperature / °C
Al2O3 version: Sample installed
order no. 6.256.1-93.3.00;
Carrier tube
1.4
graphite version:
order no. 6.256.1-93.6.00 Sample
1.2
thermocouple
Ambient pressure Max. pressure
The sample holder set consists of Set-up of the sample holder for
two half-shells and a fixing ring. fibrous samples
1.0
Use of the appropriate tool set
(order no. 6.256.193.4.00) makes

.08
preparation of the fiber package in
the sample holder quite simple.
0.6
0.4
0.2 Carbon fibre composite A

Carbon fibre composite B
0.0
0 1000 2000 3000 LFA 457
4000Microflash® sample holder for fibrous samples
Pressure / kPa
60 Carbon Fiber
Material: Carbon Fiber

Thermal Diffusivity This plot shows an LFA 457
50 MicroFlash® measurement on a carbon
Thermal Diffusivity / mm²/s
fiber material from room temperature

to 1100°C. The thermal diffusivity was
determined in the fiber direction.
40
It can be clearly observed that the

thermal diffusivity decreases with in
creasing temperature, from 53 mm2/s
30 at RT down to 24 mm2/s by the end of
the measurement.
20
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Temperature / °C
Thermal diffusivity of a carbon fiber material
10 20
Sample: PPS + C
9 Thickness: 4.00 mm 18
36 10 x 10 mm
8 16
m2/s
m·K)
7 14
1.0

Sample Holder for Lamellar Samples
.08
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

0.6
For the analysis of anisotropic The sample holder for lamellar samples Cap
materials, a special sample holder is is available
0.4 for:
∙
available. This sample holder allows Sample
for measurements on thin metal or LFA 447 NanoFlash®
0.2 Carbon fibre composite A
polymer plates in the plate direction. 10mm2: order no. Carbon fibre composite B
Sample
Following the measurement, the NIB008506/NIB007593
support
plates can be taken out of the sample 12.7
0.0 mm2: order no.
∙
0 1000
holder and rotated by 90°, then NIB008503/NIB006806 2000 3000 4000
reinserted. Such repositioning allows, LFA 467 HyperFlash® Pressure / kPa
∙
for example, the anisotropy of a piece order no. LFA46700A90.052-00
of rolled sheet metal to be studied. LFA 457 MicroFlash® Carrier Sample

tube
∙
The sample support and cap are made order no. 6.257.1-90.8.00 thermo-
60
couple
of graphite. The individual lamellas are LFA 427
compressed to a total sample size of order no. 6.256.1-91.9.00
10 mm x 10 mm with clamping screws. Material: Carbon Fiber
The screws are made of graphite as Thermal Diffusivity
50
well. Measurements above 300°C
Thermal Diffusivity / mm²/s
require an inert atmosphere.
40
Sample installed
30
LFA 457 Microflash® sample holder for LFA 427 sample holder set-up for
lamellar samples, order no. 6.257.1-90.8.00 lamellar samples, order no. 6.256.1- 91.9.00
20
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Temperature / °C
Thermal Diffusivity in Different Plate Directions

10 20
Sample: PPS + C
Thickness: 4.00 mm
For this analysis of the anisotropic 9
10 x 10 mm
18
behavior of a PPS+C sample, the 8 16
lamellar sample holder was used.
The measurements were carried out 7 14
from room temperature to 150°C. 6 12
It can clearly be seen that the thermal 5 Thermal diffusivity (normal) 10

diffusivity and thermal conductivity 4 Thermal diffusivity (In-plane) 8
values for the normal plate direction Thermal conductivity (In-plane)
3 6
are approximately three times lower
than those for the in-plane direction. 2 4
In addition, the in-plane thermal
1 2
diffusivity decreases sharply from
LFA 427
about 7 mm2/s at room temperature 0 0

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
down to 5 mm2/s at 150°C. This is a
Temperature / °C
much steeper drop than that of the
thermal diffusivity behavior in the
normal plate direction. LFA 427 measurement on a PPS+C sample
in the sample holder for lamellar samples
0.8
0.7
37
0.6
m2/s
0.5
Thermal diffusivity /
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Temperature / K
Sample Holder for Shrinking/Crumbling Samples
For measurements on samples which They fit into Al2O3 sample holders with This sample holder is available for the
0.12 0.30
are known for their
Sample: tendency
Ethylene glycol to shrink Thermal
a diameter of 12.7 mm.
diffusivity (measured) LFA 457 Microflash® and LFA 427:
Thickness: 0.48 mm Thermal conductivity (measured)
∙
or crumble away
Density:during
~ 1.. g/cmheating,
3
Thermal conductivity (literature)
several sample holders made of wire Such sample holders are very well0.29 Tungsten/4 mm mesh width: order
∙
mesh are available. These sample hold- suited for the study of ceramic no. NGB812129
0.11
ers can be ordered with mesh widths materials such as green bodies, which Tungsten/2.75 mm mesh width:

0.28
∙
of 4 mm or 2.75 mm and can be made usually exhibit a distinctive shrinkage order no. NGB812130
of either tungsten or Pt30%Rh. behavior during the sintering process.
0.27
Pt30%Rh/4 mm mesh width: order
∙
no. 6.257.1-94.4.01
0.10
Pt30%Rh/2.75 mm mesh width:
0.26
order no. 6.257.1-94.4.02
0.25
0.09
0.24
Zirconium Oxide Green Body

0.08 0.23
20 30 40 50 60 70
Temperature / °C
This plot shows the characterization of

10 6.5 the thermophysical properties of a
zirconium sample. The sintering pro-
0 cess was analyzed with a dilatometer
5.5
measurement (upper plot). The in-
fluence of the binder burnout results
Volumetric expansion / %
-10
Volumetric expansion in a slight density decrease between
Density / g/cm3
Density change
300°C and 500°C. During sintering, the
-20 4.5 density increases to approx. 5.8 g/cm3
at 1600°C (upper plot). The decrease
-30 in the volumetric expansion already
3.5 shows the ceramic’s drastic shrinkage
-40
behavior during sintering.
In these cases, the special LFA sample

-50 2.5
200 400
holder for shrinking crumbling sam-
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Temperature / K
ples maintains the sample’s position
within the sample holder, thus allow-
Volumetric expansion and density change of a zirconium oxide ing the LFA measurement to be con-
tinued through the end of the
sintering process.
0.25
Water
Sample Holder No. 1
Sample Holder No. 2
0.20 Sample Holder No. 3
tric expansion / %
0.15
38

7 14
6 12
5 Thermal diffusivity (normal) 10

4 Thermal diffusivity (In-plane) 8
Thermal conductivity (In-plane)
3 6
2 4
1 2
0 0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Temperature / °C
Here, the thermal diffusivity was first

measured on the green body with
binder (lower plot). The thermal
0.8
diffusivity was approx. 0.24 mm2/s at
room temperature and decreased 0.7
slightly with increasing temperature.
Above 300°C, a decrease in the meas- 0.6
ured data of approx. 50% can be ob-

0.5
served. The binder reduces the ther-
mal contact resistances between the 0.4
particles. Due to the decomposition of
the binder, this contact medium is 0.3
eliminated and the influence of the
thermal contact resistances increases. 0.2
0.1
In the same temperature range, the
debinded material clearly shows the 0.0
influences of the binder on the trans- 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
port properties of the material. The ther- Temperature / K
mal diffusivity is significantly lower.
Thermal diffusivity of zirconium oxide green bodies measured in the LFA 427
Between 500°C and 800°C, a

continuous increase in the thermal
0.12 0.30
diffusivity takes place. A possible Sample: Ethylene glycol Thermal diffusivity (measured)
Thickness: 0.48 mm Thermal conductivity (measured)
reason for this rise could be the Density: ~ 1.. g/cm3 Thermal conductivity (literature)
beginning of the formation of 0.29
sintering necks between the powder

0.11
particles. In the range of the main

0.28
shrinkage (volume sintering), an

increase in the thermal diffusivity’s
0.27
temperature dependence can be seen.
0.10
0.26
0.25
0.09
0.24
0.08 0.23
20 30 40 50 60 70
LFA 427
Temperature / °C
10 6.5
5.5
tric expansion / %
-10
Volumetric expansion
nsity / g/cm3
Density change 39
-20 4.5
Reference Materials
Reference Materials − Sets and Individual Materials
Please note when using reference Recommended reference materials

samples with special dimensions that are listed separately from those which
it is essential to maintain a diameter- differ in dimensions. These reference
to-thickness ratio of >5. Lower ratios materials should be used to evaluate
might decrease accuracy. To ensure the diameter-to-thickness prior to the
reliable test results, the thermal LFA measurement. Please consider to
diffusivity should fall within ±3% in adjust the reference materials to the
terms of accuracy. sample holder you selected.
The following tables show sets and

individual reference materials for the
determination of thermal diffusivity
and specific heat (cp).
Set of Reference Materials
Order Number Dimension Diameter/ Order No.

Materials Shape
Individual Materials Edge Length x Thickness Set
Pyroceram NIB008776
POCO NIB008785
Round 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.1-99.0.00
Stainless steel 6.256.4-94.2.04
Copper 6.256.4-96.2.04
Pyrorceram NIB007164
Graphite POCO NIB007162

Round 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.1-96.0.00
Stainless steel 6.256.4-94.3.02
Copper 6.256.4-96.3.02
Pyroceram NIB007176
Graphite POCO NIB007174 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x

Square 6.256.1-95.0.00
Stainless steel 6.256.4-94.6.02 2.0 mm
Copper 6.256.4-96.6.02
Pyroceram NIB008776
Graphite POCO Round NIB008785 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.6-94.0.00
Inconel 600 6.256.4-93.2.04
40
LFA 447 NanoFlash®
Recommended Reference Materials for Determination of the Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat (cp)
Material Dimension Diameter/ Material Dimension Diameter/

Shape Edge Length x Thickness Shape Edge Length x Thickness
Pyroceram 9606 (a @ RT = 1.926 mm²/s) Molybdenum (a @ RT = 54.3 mm2/s)
25.4 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008774 25.4 mm x 2.5 mm 6.257.1-97.1.04
20.0 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008775 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-97.2.04

Round Round

12.7 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008776 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007449
10.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007164 12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.257.1-97.10.04
12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008777 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007458

Square Square
Stainless Steel (a @ RT = 3.352 mm /s)

2
Tungsten (a @ RT = 69.3 mm /s) 2
25.4 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-94.1.04 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-98.2.04

Round
20.0 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-94.9.04 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-98.3.02
Round
12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-94.2.04 12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-98.10.04

Square
10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-94.3.02 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-98.6.02
12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-94.10.04 Inconel 600 (a @ RT = 3.458 mm2/s)

Square
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-94.6.02 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-96.2.04
Round
Inconel 600 (a @ RT = 3.458 mm2/s) 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-96.3.02
25.4 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-93.1.04 Square 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-96.6.02
20.0 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-93.9.04

Round
12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4.93.2.04
10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-93.3.02

12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-93.10.04
Square
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-93.6.02
LFA 427
Set of 4 reference materials
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Individual Reference Materials for Determination of the Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat (cp)

Pyroceram 9606 Inconel 600

25.4 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007138 25.4 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-93.1.01
12.7 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007150 12.7 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-93.2.01

Round
10.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007160 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-93.2.04
Round
8.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007827 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-93.3.01
6.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007645 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-93.6.01
6.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007567 Square 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-93.7.01
12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007607 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-93.7.02
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007172 Molybdenum
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007184 25.4 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007496

Square
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007188 Round 12.7 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007451
6.0 mm x 6.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007473 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007448
Stainless Steel Square 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007454
25.4 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-94.1.01 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007455
12.7 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-94.2.01 Copper (99.999%)
Round 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-94.2.04 25.4 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-96.1.04
10.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-94.3.01 12.7 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-96.2.01

Round
10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-94.3.02 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-96.2.04
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-94.6.01 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-96.3.01
Square 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-94.7.01 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-96.6.01
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-94.7.02 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-96.6.02

Square
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm 6.256.4-96.7.01
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-96.7.02
to “Materials for Temperature Verification” (page 45):

The material should only be used for temperature verification.
Determination of the Curie temperature (magnetic transformation)
can be realized by detecting the minimum of the thermal diffusivity
at b = 768°C. If possible, the measurement should be carried out in
a graphite-free atmosphere without any graphite coatingon the
sample in order to prevent “carbonization” (diffusion of C-atoms in
the lattice structure), which might cause changes of the thermo-
physical properties. We recommend to sandblast the surface.
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Reference Materials for Determination of the Specific Heat
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Graphite POCO Pyrex 7740


Round
Round 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008785 6.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007642

10.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007162 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007171

Square
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007174

Square
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007528
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007529
6.0 mm x 6.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007467

Reference Materials for Temperature Verification
6.0 mm x 6.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007468
Alumina (99.8%) Material Dimension Diameter/
Order Number
Shape Edge Length x Thickness
25.4 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007139
Pure Iron
25.4 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008778
25.4 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-95.1.04
12.7 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007151

20.0 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-95.9.04
12.7 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008779
Round 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-95.2.04
10.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007161 Round
10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-95.3.02
10.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007165
8.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-95.4.02
6.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007636
6.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-95.5.02
6.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007637
12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm 6.256.4-95.10.04
12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007624
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-95.6.02
12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 2.5 mm NIB008781 Square
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-95.7.02
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007173
6.0 mm x 6.0 mm x 2.0 mm 6.256.4-95.8.02
10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007177
Square
LFA 427
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007185
8.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007189
6.0 mm x 6.0 mm x 1.0 mm NIB007464
6.0 mm x 6.0 mm x 2.0 mm NIB007465
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Sample Preparation
Fine-Tooth Table Saw
∙∙
For the preparation of small samples, consisting of:
table saw with motor, 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
∙∙
sliding table
Fine-cut cutting length: 100 mm, cutting width: 2 – 32 mm, cutting depth: 2 – 3 mm
6.445.1-00.0.00
∙
table saw diamond cutting wheel for filled polymer materials
tandard saw blade for normal polymer materials
Note: For the connection to 115 V, 50/60 Hz, a step-down transformer is
required, order no. NGB803116
Diamond cutting wheel Diameter of 75 x width 1.1 mm NGB803926
Standard saw blade Diameter of 80 x width 1.6 mm, 24 teeth NGB803921
Tapping Hole Drilling Machine
∙∙
For the preparation of small samples, consisting of:
drilling and milling stand
∙∙
milling motor
power supply 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
∙∙
Tapping hole retainer for diamond
6.445.2-00.0.00
drilling machine tapping hole drills
diamond tapping hole drill for samples with a diameter of approx. 12.5 mm for
∙
filled polymer materials
standard tapping hole drill for samples with a diameter of approx. 12.5 mm for
normal polymer materials
Standard hollow drill For a sample with a diameter of 12.5 mm, with clamping pivot diameter of 6 mm 6.445.2-02.0.00
Standard hollow drill For a sample with a diameter of 25.4 mm, with clamping pivot diameter of 6 mm 6.445.2-04.0.00
Diamond hollow drill For a sample with a diameter of 10 mm, with clamping adapter diameter of 6 mm 6.445.2-07.0.00
Diamond hollow drill For a sample with a diameter of 12.5 mm, with clamping adaptor diameter of 6 mm 6.445.2-03.0.00
Diamond hollow drill Inner diameter of 12.7 mm, outer diameter of 14.7 mm, drilling depth max. 60 mm NGB803927
Diamond hollow drill For a sample with a diameter of 25.4 mm, with clamping adaptor diameter of 6 mm 6.445.2-05.0.00
Diamond hollow drill For a sample with a diameter of 25.4 mm NGB804742
Step-up transformer 800 VA, primary 115 V, secondary 230 V, in single enclosure NGB803116
Sputter Coater for Sample Preparation

DENTON coater, inner diameter of 6”, without target (separate order required),
Sputter coater 6.256.4-92.5.00
two-stage rotary vane pump of 4 m3/h included; input power of 230 V, 50/60 Hz
DENTON coater, inner diameter of 6”, without target (separate order required),
Sputter coater 6.256.4-92.6.00
two-stage rotary vane pump of 4 m3/h included; input power of 120 V, 50/60 Hz
Gold target 2.375”, thickness 0.002” NGB811178
Gold target 2.375”, thickness 0.0025” NGB811179
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Our Expertise
LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Our Measuring Methods
Temperature In accordance with the

Method Measurement results
range following standards (excerpt)
C351, D3417, D3418,
ASTM
D3895, D4565, E793, E794
Phase transformation
Differential Scanning DIN 51004, 51007, 53765, 65467
temperatures and -180°C ... 1650°C
Calorimetry (DSC)
enthalpies, specific DIN EN 728
ISO 10837, 11357, 11409

High-pressure DSC Phase transformation D5483, D6186, E1782,
-50°C ... 600°C ASTM
(up to 15 MPa, 150 bar) temperatures E1858, E2009
C351, D3417, D3418, D3895,
ASTM
Differential Thermal Phase transformation D4565, E793, E794
-180°C ... 2000°C
Analysis (DTA) temperatures DIN 51004, 51007
ISO 10837
ASTM E914, E1131, E1868
Thermogravimetry Mass changes, corrosion,
RT ... 2000°C DIN 51006
(TGA, STA) thermal stability

ISO 7111, 11358
Characterization of gases
emitted by means of MS,
Gas analysis -120°C ... 1650°C
GC-MS or FT-IR, coupled
to a TGA or STA
Dimensional changes, D696, E228, E831, E1363,

Dilatometry ASTM
coefficients of expansion, -180°C ... 2800°C E1545, E1824
and TMA
density change DIN 53752
D4092, D4065, D4473,
ASTM D5023, D5024, D5026,
Dynamic-Mechanical Visco-elastic behavior, D5418, E1640, E1867
-170°C ... 600°C

Analysis (DMA) coefficient of elasticity
DIN EN 53440
DIN EN ISO 6721
ASTM C177, C518, E1530, F433
Heat Flow Meter and Thermal conductivity of
-160°C ... 700°C DIN EN 12667, 12939, 13163
Guarded Hot Plate insulating materials
ISO 8301, 8302
Thermal conductivity ASTM E1461

Flash Methods -125°C ... 2000°C
and diffusivity DIN EN 821
Curing behavior of
Dielectric Analysis RT ... 400°C ASTM E2038, E2039
reactive polymers
LFA 427
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In order to arrive at determinations regarding the thermophysical properties of such

NETZSCH accessories can open up a world of possibilities for your thermophysical

Powder Laminates Melts

LFA 447 NanoFlash®

LFA 467 HyperFlash®

LFA 467 HyperFlash®

LFA 457 MicroFlash®

LFA 467 HT HyperFlash®

LFA 457 MicroFlash®

Many researchers worldwide have

The following tables are intended to

LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Sample Holders Order Number Mask Order Number

Sample holder for large samples,

Recommended standard sample

10.0 mm Sample holder requires mask NIB007038 7.8 mm NIB007593

8.0 mm Sample holder requires mask NIB007699 6.0 mm NIB007594

8.0 mm Sample holder requires mask NIB007420 4.0 mm NIB007953

Sample holders and mask for round and

Sample Holders Order Number Mask Order Number

Sample holder for large samples,

Recommended standard sample

10.0 mm Sample holder requires mask NIB007039 7.8 mm NIB007593

8.0 mm Sample holder requires mask NIB006790 6.0 mm NIB007594

8.0 mm Sample holder requires mask NIB007790 4.0 mm NIB007953

Sample holders and mask for round

Order Number Order Number

Customer-specified sample sizes up to a Please order next

Including torque wrench for 60 … 260 Ncm

Sample holder for Sample dimension 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm;

Sample holder for Sample dimension 12.7 mm x 12.7 mm;

Sample holder set consisting of sample holder and mask,

Sample holder for low-viscosity liquids

Pressure sample holder with

Sample container made of Al, specifically for easy

LFA 447 NanoFlash®

Specifically for easy preparation of wax samples; made of

Spare parts for 6.265.4-92.7.00

Sample pan for liquid

Spare and Wear Parts

Sample Holders Remarks Order Number

Window Made of sapphire, upper window (one of four) furnace NIB006337

Extractor For sample holder 2.256.2-16.0.00

Graphite spray1) 200 ml; for sample coating GB396352

Funnel For filling LN2 in the detector NGB803463

The LFA 467 HyperFlash® features a In addition to standard sample holders

Standard sample holder, 10.0 mm diameter,

Standard sample holder, 8.0 mm diameter,

LFA 467 HyperFlash®

LFA 467 HyperFlash®

Order Number Component Part

For 4 samples incl. 4 cover disks

For 4 samples incl. 4 cover disks

For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk

For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk

* Cover disk covers vacant sample positions in the sample holder

Order Number Order Number Component Part

For 4 samples, incl. 4 cover disks

For 4 samples incl. 4 cover disks

For 1 sample, incl. 1 cover disk

* Cover disk covers vacant sample positions in the sample holder

For liquids (“Waxes”)